Thirty-two national teams are participating in the World Cup football championships in Russian Federation. The North America bid received 134 of the 203 votes, while Morocco polled 65 in the vote of the FIFA Congress in Moscow which saw one member vote for "neither bid ".

Philippe Lamboley, Martial's representative, issued a stinging rebuke of United by claiming they had not demonstrated they were serious about keeping the player after eight months of protracted negotiations came to nothing. "We do not have the same vision on the future of Anthony". Without the unconditional support of the fans he would have already...

Manchester United's Paul Pogba is nearly certain to start France's World Cup opener against Australia, boss Didier Deschamps has confirmed. "He's more talented than any midfielder of my generation". People have to remember he is only a holding midfield player and he has orders from the manager . Everyone knows about his extraordinary pote...

But the Manchester Evening News has a different take on the transfer, claiming that Alderweireld "isn't a top transfer target on Manchester United's eight-man shortlist". The 29-year-old is away on worldwide duty with Belgium at the World Cup and will come up against plenty of familiar faces when they face England.

Tyson Fury will now move on to bigger and better things with a fight at Windsor Park in August on the Carl Frampton under card his next stop but organisers will be hoping they don't get a repeat of these appalling scenes. But just boxing again seemed unlikely at times for Fury during a troublesome period away from boxing. Fury has long felt he wa...

The Red Devils confirmed the midfielders arrival earlier this week after a £52m deal was agreed with Shakhtar Donetsk, despite reports earlier this year strongly linking the 25-year-old with a move to the Etihad Stadium. "Tomorrow we watch to see what happens and then decide if we need to do any exams or not". Brazil's campaign for the World...

Canada and Mexico will each host 10 games. The 2026 World Cup will head to North America for the fourth time and will be the first with 48 teams taking part. Organizers had also anxious that the Trump administration's controversial travel ban targeting some Muslim nations could prevent some teams and fans from visiting during the tournament.

With Lopetegui signing a new deal to continue as Spain boss last month, Rubiales was shocked to receive a call from Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez on Tuesday confirming he had hired the coach for next season, just a few minutes before the official announcement of his appointment at the Bernabeu was made.

As they have all season, the Warriors used an overwhelming third quarter to clinched the win. James wasn't around the court for very long after the buzzer sounded and the Warriors completed a sweep of the Cavaliers. "Any question that kind of talks about the future and whatnot, you don't want to cheat the moment". We just won back-to-back. James'...

Instead, the NCAA is creating a database in which schools must input a transfer candidate's information within two business days of that player filing their transfer paperwork. As we've seen in recent weeks with the SEC voting to allow inter-conference graduate transfers, the Power Five conferences can implement their own nuances to a national rule...

Are there any two words better than "free taco"? Taco Bell's " Steal a Game, Steal a Taco " promotion has paid off for you in a big way. Taco Bell plans to honor its promise Wednesday, June 13 from 2 - 6 p.m.at participating locations across the country.

Unai Emery has been in the market for a new number one as Petr Cech is now 36 and coming towards the end of his illustrious career and it looks like Leno is set to be the Czech international's long-term successor. It is believed that Leverkusen are willing to accept less than Leno's £24.6million release clause, but want around £19.4million plus b...

If any team is willing to part ways with their top-five pick, Tobias may be the guy that makes a potential deal fall through. - Clippers trading up in draft? If so, this is the trade package I would explore if I am the Clippers. "Given his ability to contribute in a variety of ways, the 6'8" Doncic has the tools to become a superstar in the Natio...

Thomas held off Briton Adam Yates, victor of the concluding seventh stage, with France's Romain Bardet taking third in the overall standings. Thomas then launched a spectacular bid to catch Martin and only French hope Romain Bardet was able to follow.

The North American bid was in better shape to host the World Cup. The 2026 edition will be the second World Cup hosted on USA soil, and the first one in 1994 still holds the record for the most tickets sold and the most revenue ever generated in addition to leading to the launch of Major League Soccer just two years later.

President Donald Trump, who combined support for the bid with a veiled threat to those that planned to vote for competing offers. We congratulate all of those who worked tirelessly to bring the World Cup back to North America and thank the countries that voted for the United Bid, and for their belief in our vision for the future of the sport in our...

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Raptors are hiring current Raptors assistant Nick Nurse as their new coach . Toronto has chose to promote Dwane Casey's old assistant, and will hire Nick Nurse as the team's ninth head coach in franchise history according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Manchester United star David de Gea has insisted he has no time for the Real Madrid rumours as he hopes to avoid any distractions that can hurt his World Cup campaign. "We have to be focused". 'You have to be focused on having a good World Cup - we are all good. "Football is football and a thousand things can happen.", he added.

Two undefeated welterweights meet Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, when Australian Jeff Horn defends his WBO crown against superstar Terence Crawford . "That to me is a great, great compliment because I always thought Leonard was the best, and this guy is equal or better than Ray". "His future is unlimited".

Neymar and co. are backed to lift the trophy for a record-extending sixth time by 43 percent of users on the day before the tournament kicks off in Moscow on June 14. Federation Internationale de Football Association did not comment on whether the song would form part of Williams' performance, saying the set list would be kept as a "surprise".